Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, set up, implement, install, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure in O&M plant environments.

• Maintain and enhance networking systems to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable network performance.

• Apply and enforce cybersecurity principles and best practices.

• Monitor performance, capacity, and security of traditional, cellular, and satellite networks.

• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate network issues.

• Maintain and revise network documentation, diagrams, and procedures.

• Configure and implement routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and security protocols.

• Clearly communicate technical information to non-technical staff.

• Update IT ticketing and project management systems with comprehensive task and resolution notes.

• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, ISPs, and stakeholders to develop network solutions.

• Stay informed about networking technologies, security practices, and industry trends.

• Engage in disaster recovery planning and implementation as necessary.

• Participate in vendor selection and evaluation as required.

• Provide support for remote network infrastructure across United States locations, including onsite facilities as needed.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues while safeguarding IT and OT environments through cybersecurity practices.

• Act as a technical advisor to O&M project teams and management.

• Uphold a commitment to site safety and safe work practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a network engineer.

• CCNA or CCNP certification is mandatory.

• In-depth knowledge of IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS, OSI, and TCP/IP models.

• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Cradlepoint, Starlink, SolarWinds, and Wireshark.

• Practical understanding of LAN, firewalls, routers, switches, access points, cybersecurity, and site-safety practices.

• Strong familiarity with cellular and satellite devices.

• Excellent time management, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for onsite network support, up to 50% of the time.

• Availability to work after hours, on weekends, and during holidays if required.

• CCIE and/or CISSP certifications are highly preferred.

• Successful candidates must undergo a pre-placement background check, drug screening, and physical exam.

• Capacity to support network infrastructure across the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Retirement plan.

• Generous paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Flexible spending account.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Support and reimbursement for acquiring, upgrading, and maintaining industry licenses and certifications.

• Bonus potential for achieving the next level of licensure.

• Inclusive and collaborative work culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Meaningful work.

• Employee ownership.